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Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:13

One of the greatest benefits of having a Dickens County–Spur Public Library card is access to the TexShare Databases, a statewide collection of high-quality digital resources available to Texans.

JUST PEACHY One reader of this column found himself with an abundance of peaches. He decided to put his creativity to work, replacing the zucchini with fresh peaches! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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If you’ve got peaches— make peach bread!

Angelina Larue

Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:13

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and when you have peaches, make peach bread.

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Suspect in July 15 Lubbock murder arrested in Spur Aug. 13

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

According to Dickens County Sheriff Jay Allen, suspect Jospeh Barrera was apprehended in the home of a family member in Spur, was jailed in Dickens overnight, and was arraigned in Dickens the morning of August. 14 and transported to Lubbock County.

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Spur adopts tax rate, considers utility rate increases

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

The City of Spur, under pressure to reconsider its proposed elimination of discounted utility rates for volunteer and retired firefighters, on Tuesday night discussed the topic openly and agreed to revisit its current rate structure and costs at a future date.

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Dickens commissioners pass tax rate, officials’ salaries

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

On Friday, Aug. 14, Dickens County commissioners held a special meeting called the previous Monday after they postponed setting a tax rate and budget for the coming year. At issue during Monday’s regular meeting were questions regarding financial accounts in the tax assessor-collector’s office.

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News Staff

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available at the library, or you may email the library at dickenscountyspurlibrary@ gmail.com. We have forms for Spur ISD and Patton Springs ISD as well.

SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

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Only one more week till rodeo time in Roaring Springs

Staff Reports

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

EVENTS SLATED FOR 103RD MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION AND RODEO AUG. 27–29 As they’ve done each summer for more than a century now, the hardy folks of Motley County and their neighbors to the south, Dickens County, are preparing to meet up in Roaring Springs for an authentic test of genuine...

TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

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TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

Staff Reports |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

AUSTIN— The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state. 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026. 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025. 585...